Valparaiso University Provost Mark R. Schwehn ’67, Ph.D., will retire from his position effective June 30, 2014, as Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs. Schwehn has served the University since 1983 and was named provost in 2009. “Provost Schwehn has been a transformative, thoughtful leader at Valpo for three decades,” Valparaiso University President […]
WHO: Valparaiso University Department of Physics and Astronomy, in partnership with the Valparaiso University Colloquia on Innovative Science, hosts Sun Kwok, Ph.D, Dean of Science at The University of Hong Kong. Kwok is regarded as the world expert on stellar evolution — how stars evolve — and astrochemistry. He is best known for his theory […]
In Past 10 Years, 26 Valpo Students and Alumni Have Received Prestigious Fulbright Awards Valparaiso University has achieved recognition from the United States Department of State as one of the colleges and universities that produced the most 2012-2013 Fulbright United States students. The Fulbright Program is the United States government’s flagship international educational exchange program. […]
With one semester on campus complete, Peter Kanelos, Ph.D., dean of Christ College — The Honors College, admits he couldn’t have dreamed of a more exciting opportunity to participate in the advancement of higher education. As dean, he can better see all of the moving parts within the University. In this role, he is responsible for […]
The College of Business at Valparaiso University has developed a new major in business analytics, joining an emerging trend in higher education seeking to address a growing marketplace need. The program will build on the College’s history of developing ethical professionals who are leaders in their fields. “There is a shortage of employees who have […]
Valparaiso University announces Mark L. Biermann, Ph.D., will join the University as incoming Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs effective July 1, 2014. In his role, Biermann will be responsible for leadership and oversight of the University’s academic programs as well as student affairs, including campus ministries, international programs, and diversity initiatives. “I’m […]
Winter recess will begin Saturday, Dec. 21 and classes will resume on Wednesday, Jan. 8. Visit valpo.edu/academics/calendar to view the academic calendar. […]